Step One: Roll orange fondant into a ball.
Tip: If you need to make these the day of the event, it's probably a good idea to mix a bit of gumpaste in with the fondant to help them harden.
Step Two: Create a hole at the top using a toothpick.
This is probably not necessary, but it helps me with the next step.
Step Three: Working your way around your ball, use a toothpick to make lines.
Tip: I use the side of the toothpick, so the lines will be smooth.
This is what it will look like after going all the way around. Starting to look like a pumpkin!
Step Four: To make the stem, take a small piece of brown fondant and roll it out into a long tube. Cut a small piece and attach with water to the top of your pumpkin.
Tip: Curving these little guys will make them look more natural.
Step Five: Now it's time for the green vine! Like you did with the stem, roll out green fondant into a small tube and cut a small section for each vine. Wrap your piece around a toothpick to get the curly effect. Attach with water to the top of your pumpkin.
Tip: I try to make each of these a little different so each pumpkin is unique.
That's all there is to it! I hope you make some of these easy, cute toppers for your Halloween or Thanksgiving party table!
